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Fun things to do in Lake Forest, Libertyville area starting June 21

June 19, 2013

Beyond the Fence garden walk

The Town & Country Garden Club of Libertyville invites the public to Beyond the Fence, a garden walk featuring six beautiful and unique gardens in the community. The walk will be on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine). The advance ticket price is $15, and on the day of the walk, it is $20. Tickets may be purchased through club members, at the Libertyville Farmer's Market Thursday June 20, and at the following locations — How Impressive, 326 N. Milwaukee Ave.; Leggy Bird Designs. 406 N. Milwaukee Ave; and Eclectic Design Source, 515 N. Milwaukee Ave.

For more information, contact Joyce Geib by calling 847-362-8357 or Barb Grollo by emailing bgrollo@gmail.com.

Eighth annual Maxtravaganza

Maxtravaganza, benefiting The Max Schewitz Foundation, is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Lake Forest Sportscars, 990 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff. Max Harry Schewitz, age 20, of Lake Bluff died Sept. 29, 2005 from an apparent heart irregularity, having shown no prior signs of heart disorder.

The Max Schewitz Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by family and friends of Max Schewitz.

Attendees can graze on items on the tasting menu prepared by the area's finest chefs, plus enjoy drinks, the famously fun heads and tails game, and participation in auctions. Auction items include Dressed to Drive — featuring a custom Tom James suit and the use of a Porsche 911 for the weekend — as well as prime area sports tickets, luxurious and exotic vacations in Antigua, Italy, Florida and beyond for couples and families, a wine cellar filled with wines rated 90 points or higher and other items.